Bananas Foster Upside-Down Cake

Steps

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1. 1
   Heat brown sugar and butter together for a couple of minutes until the mixture looks crumbly but combined, then remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and cinnamon.
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2. 2
   Pour the caramel mixture into a well-greased 9-inch round cake pan. Ensure the pan is thoroughly greased to prevent sticking.
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   Arrange sliced bananas over the caramel, ensuring full coverage. Slice bananas to a medium thickness to prevent them from breaking apart.
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   Mash 2 bananas thoroughly with a fork and set aside. Choose ripe but not overly soft bananas.
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   In a large bowl, combine softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix gently with a spatula; it does not need to be fully combined at this stage.
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   Add the 2 eggs, a splash of vanilla, and the mashed bananas. Mix everything together.
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   Add flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until combined. Stir in milk to form the cake batter.
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   Pour the cake batter directly over the sliced bananas and caramel in the pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
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   Place the pan in a preheated 350°F oven and bake until fully baked.
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10. 10
    Remove the cake from the oven and let it rest for exactly 5 minutes. This step is critical—do not skip or extend it.
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    Place a plate on top of the cake, wrap a towel around the pan, and carefully flip everything over. The pan will still be hot, so exercise caution. Lift away the pan to reveal the caramelized top.
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    Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream, preferably butter pecan.
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